Converting Tape to Poured Glue? A Diamond Painting Experiment

[@Catzilla007]

LOL.....That was me who commented and sent you a link to the video :) TY for testing this out!!!!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Tina Smith Thanks so much, Tina!!

[@csmurph1747]

Can't wait to see how this canvas works up and holds up.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Me too! I will keep everyone posted! 😀

[@Ooobydoobydoo]

I’ve never used Dot Stick on a canvas, but I did use it on a wooden letter that I wanted to drill on and gifted to my daughter. The adhesive did very well on the wood and I was able to diamond paint the letter like I would a canvas. That was a couple months ago, and as far as I know, the drills haven’t fallen off yet.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Ooobydoobydoo Awesome, Oooby!! That is great to know!

[@fahammond1]

I do this with all my double sided tape canvases. When removing the tape I suggest scoring it with an xacto or craft knife and removing it in 1-2 inch strips. It's so much easier and faster this way. I also do 3 layers on each canvas. I love it!!!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Nice!! Thanks for the tips!! 😀

[@1953DMV]

i'm glad i ran across ur video...i made my own custom diamond painting and was not sure what to use to stick the diamonds on...thank u so much..i will definitly try this

[@squaredsbibliotheque8006]

I'm so glad I found this! I know it's a year old, but I've been struggling to want to even do my double sided tape kits because even before I fully open them I've seen the tape coming up. The tape just gives me so much anxiety so I'm going to try this ASAP!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I hear you on the DS tape anxiety! I have a few in my stash still, and I just can't bring myself to see the state they're in! 😬

[@coralgonzalez8659]

Hi,excellent video. Great idea. Another new way to fix DP. The Lady of Shalott looks amazing!. Thanks and take care.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Coral Gonzalez Thanks so much, Coral!! 😀

[@waywardgypsy]

I bought some of this at JoAnn to do some Christmas cards from cross stitch patterns... glad to see it works on a canvas!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

waywardgypsy Ooh, that will be so fun!!

[@greydoe]

Great idea! People could make their own cards from leftover drills. Hmmm... I might, too!

[@lindiannelee7258]

Hi. I recently saw a video by dazzle driller called, How I Fixed a Crappy Canvas. She removed the doubled sided tape and used Krylon Tack- It, which is a spray on repositional adhesive. It also might be a method worth trying.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Lindianne Lee Nice!! 😀I’ll check it out!

[@greydoe]

Wow! That framing is amazing! A perfect frame to enhance an incredible diamond painting! Makes me think I shouldn't skimp so much on DIY frames. :)

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

greydoe Thank you!!! I wish I could afford to do them all that way - but you know. 😂

[@diamondnana1026]

I have that same canvas with poured glue. Thank you so much for the idea. I have several canvases that are going to need to be fixed.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Nana Of 7 Crafts My pleasure!! I love this one so I hope it works!

[@horsesavvy8]

Thanks for this video. I successfully changed a dst into poured glue this week. Yay!! I purchased this one when new to diamond painting. Arrived in very poor condition. I received a replacement but it wasn't much better. It wasn't cheap either. So it got out away in a drawer and when I saw this video I thought I would give it a try. I really love the image and havn't seen it anywhere else and didn't want to chuck it out. Wasn't easy getting the dst off but once off, the rest was easy. I ironed it before applying the glue as it was still very crinkly. I used the dd clear cover for the top. Came out perfect. I think I will change all my dst ones left into poured glue.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Awesome, Vikki!! I am so excited that this worked well for you!! 😀

[@clarapowell4005]

Thank you for the tip , I will be ordering that for one of my canvases.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Clara Powell Awesome! Let me know how it goes! 😀

[@BBMc107]

I used Aleene's 29-2 Tack-It Over & Over Liquid Glue product and used parchment paper on sections. I lifted and reused and lifted the paper repeatedly with no problems, whatsoever. I also did not cover it to a depth of 3mm. One thick coat was enough. I had to do a 8”x20” piece of canvas as half of the art was not poured enough. As this is self leveling, please flatten the canvas as much as possible before the pour. I used cheap China brushes from the Dollar Store (that I have had for a hundred years) to spread about 1/4 what you used in your first pour. It was springier and the drills could move around a little. Thank you for introducing me to Waterhouse’s works. That is a favorite of mine now and I ordered a DP canvas. I love your framing. It looks terrific!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Ooh, this is a great idea! I need to check that product out! I am grateful to learn about a new technique, and I am excited to hear how your Waterhouse goes! :)

[@tracig2982]

BB Mc May I ask is that the exact wording on the bottle? Aleenes 29-2 Tack-It Over & Over? There are so many different ones & I want to get the right one. Thank You In Advance. 😊🌻

[@SGarts23]

You are a brave lady. I just cut the wrinkled tape out and use aleene's tack it over and over adhesive. This is my first time hearing about the dotz adhesive. Might have to give it a try. Thank you for the video.😁

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

MsRouge18 That is a great idea too! Our community is so resourceful. 😀

[@pinaydiamondpainter1564]

Thank you! I may have to try this method. I have a few paintings that need salvaging..thank you!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Aimer Mendoza Awesome! I will keep everyone posted on how it holds up. 😀

[@DaisysPlace2]

I think its official - you have more patience than I do. I'm waiting for the world of DP to get with it and use poured clue. Good work and can't wait to see it all finished.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Patience is maybe the only virtue I do have. 😂 Except when it comes to vacuum cleaner cords. Total nightmare. 😂

[@DaisysPlace2]

@@tinyworldsofwonder I need to hear about this lol

[@MelissaLeilaniLarson]

I just received a Homfun DP kit in the mail today, and it's the first time I've had rivers right out of the box-and they are pretty bad. The training wheels are also pretty bad. :/ Thanks for the video, and your willingness to share your flubs! :) It was so much easier to pull the adhesive off along with the cover sheets.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Oof, shoot!! I’m so sorry to hear that. I am looking forward to working on this one so I can complete my experiment! 🥰

[@dawnyoung627]

I am wondering how well the glue held up since then... are you happy with it? Any problems with drills falling off?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Alas, this one is STILL waiting for my loving attention. I had planned to do it for SWTM this summer, but life got in the way. I will definitely do an update when I get to this kit.

[@Shalajarias]

That looks great, I really wish we had a Joanns or so in Germany, I'll have to see about finding an alternative to that in Europe.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Dewi Neijs Maybe Diamond Dotz has a European retailer nearer to you? 😀

[@Shalajarias]

@@tinyworldsofwonder my original Google search didn't give anything but I found a Dutch reseller and also got an alternative glue that I saw on another KZbin post called "Aleens Tack it over & over "

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Dewi Neijs Awesome!! 😀

[@mhkmouse4646]

What a great idea! A couple of thoughts. I saw a video where the person wanted to get rid of the tape that extends over the edges (rather than cover it with washi). They gently scored the tape along the edge and it peeled off perfectly. What would happen if you took a large section of canvas and scored it, allowing you to remove smaller sections of the tape, one at a time? Would that eliminate the stretching of the canvas that you experienced? Also, if you ironed the canvas either before you removed the tape or after but before you painted on the Dotz Stick, would that make any difference in how evenly the glue would cover/adhere? Not so much with this canvas but with the one that was badly creased? And finally, to avoid stickiness that extends over the edges what would happen if you used painter's tape on the edge so you didn't have to be so precise when painting the glue near the edges?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Micki Krieger Great thoughts! I think scoring the tape into sections would work great! Leave it to me to cut through the thing, but small sections would definitely be easier to remove. For a badly wrinkled canvas, ironing after you remove the adhesive seems like it would be helpful. And painters tape is a brilliant idea! 😀 Great suggestions!

[@amybicute]

I have heard it's better to take the cover off and put baking parchment on it. I get one like this I took what I could off and re double side taped it

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I've heard that too, but honestly it's never made a difference for mine. That would work great as well! :) Was it hard to do?

[@kimberlymiraye5737]

wuuuuuu great excellent video and solution to a problem that canvases bring that some do not have a good glue 🥰😘🤗

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Kimberly Miraye Thanks, Kimberly! 😀

[@lakishas3010]

Great job!😍

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Lakisha S Thank you!!

[@zarza5673]

Good experiment. Thank you

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much! :)

[@funmemostoshare]

hi .. does anybody know what kind of poured glue do companies use for diamond painting? is it something you can buy at hardware?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I don't know, and I feel like they hang onto that information pretty tightly. I have been trying to riddle this out for a while. I kind of suspect it's some sort of screen printing adhesive, but I have no real confirmation.

[@brawyn777]

where can you get the dotz stick? there is no joanne where i live,what else could i use?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Emily Gregory Could you have it shipped from their website? It is also available on Amazon. 😀

[@bcrafty12]

In the removal process of my double sided tape, the image came off with the tape in small areas. So, this ones not getting glued. A replacement is coming so I figured I'd give it a go. Thank you for the video lool forward to the update

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

bcrafty 12 Oh no!! I guess it’s not a foolproof process. I am glad you have a plan B on the way. 😬

[@bcrafty12]

@@tinyworldsofwonder most definitely. I had been trying to figure out if there was a way to easily take the tape off. But was worried about a solvent such as goo gone. I am going to work on that canvas to see what methods might work. Since its already ruined. We will see. I'll let you know if I find a good solution as pulling like we both did, is extremely hard. Thank you so much

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

bcrafty 12 Keep me posted! Peeling it off is quite the workout! 😂

[@bcrafty12]

@@tinyworldsofwonder goo gone is a NO NO. omg. It just makes a sticky gummy mess. Takes top layer of stick but the tape is now too hard to pull off. I tried in another area alchohol and got some gummy up, but its removing the print. I tried various scraping tools. Once wet the canvas is extremely sensitive to even dull objects.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

bcrafty 12 Shoot! 😥 I wish there were an easy and foolproof method.

[@kendraiacouzze4930]

Dang what a boat load of work. But if it works? Why not? For me I would probably go the slice route. Great video💖💎😂

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Kendra Iacouzze It actually wasn’t terrible. 😬 Getting the adhesive off was by far the worst. The rest is mostly drying time, but if I didn’t love this image like I do there’s no way I would have done it. 😂

[@DebbieWilliamsonbedtymetales]

I do my own custom Diamond paintings. I use double sided adhesive sheets. The two projects I have completed, the drills are popping off and I am tired of trying to put them back on. Today I decided to use Aileen’s tacky glue and so far the drills are stuck to where I want them, which is what I want.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Deb! Making your own kits sounds fun! How sad about popping drills! I'm so glad that you found a good solution. Thanks for sharing it! :)

[@claudettejones7922]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Claudette Jones My pleasure! I will keep everyone posted on how it works up. 😀

[@helenclemens729]

Thank you for this video. I really learned a lot.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Helen Clemens I’m so glad!! ❤️😀

[@jennifers1006]

Thank you!! Very helpful video...

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hair Bun and Diamond Paint I am so glad! Thanks for hanging out.

[@WalkawayRenee13]

I love the Tree of Life painting. Do you happen to recall where you got it or if its still avaible? Thank you!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Renee Fedorek Hi!! I got this from HomFun, but I can’t recommend the quality sadly. It is public domain, so I wonder if you could order it as a custom from a more high-quality seller? 😀

[@WalkawayRenee13]

@@tinyworldsofwonder great idea. I just watched your video on copyright infindgemet and I wasn't aware. I have gotten a few canvases from ali express and other similar sights and it comes with a whole host of headaches. Small business needs the support now more than ever. Thank you for sharing with the community.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@WalkawayRenee13 Thank you, Renee! I wasn't of aware of this when I first started, and when I found out I was devastated! Thanks so much for viewing this with an open heart and mind. The world needs more of you! :)

[@beejayem42]

The framed ‘Lady’ looks amazing. Do you frame with glass or not? Thanks

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Beverley McInnes Yes! I got the non-reflective option for this one. The sparkle looks great! 😀

[@beejayem42]

Tiny Worlds of Wonder thanks so much!

[@greydoe]

Oh! It's on sale for even less at Joann's! 6.29 there, at least online. BTW, didn't "Joann" used to be a sewing craft store called JoAnne's, or is my brain tumor acting up again?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Awesome! Yes, I think so? 😀

[@Silverfoxes81]

I recently converted my canvas from double sided tape to poured glue due to major damage. How do you know if you put too much glue? it doesn't seem to be drying, taking too long...

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hmmm, that might be the case then. Mine took just an hour or two to go clear. Is it drying now after more time? 😢

[@Silverfoxes81]

@@tinyworldsofwonder It finally dried, after 1 day 1/2 or so. I think I went a little glue happy, lol. Thanks for the response.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@Silverfoxes81 I'm so glad it worked out! At least you know it's super sticky! :)

[@laurasstudio]

Thank you for this video! Wow that is a lot of work, do you think it was worth it?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Laura's Studio I hope so. 😀 I was likely going to chuck this canvas if this didn't work, so if it saves it that's great, and if not no harm done. I do plan to work on this one soon so we shall see! 😀

[@laurasstudio]

@@tinyworldsofwonder Ok. That's great. I hope it will save the canvas :)

[@naomithecraftysavage1624]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Naomi Grams My pleasure, Naomi!!

[@carla300]

Framed picture is beautiful

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

carla Thank you!!!

[@diamantsetstrass]

Thanks for the video! That's something I actually would consider for some of my canvases :-)

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Lb Diamond Painting Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Missing you!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I miss you too, Rachel! I have been so disconnected from the community these last few months. Hoping I can touch base soon. :)

[@RachelRaeCraft]

@@tinyworldsofwonder just glad you're OK! 💜💜

[@ChiquitaSheba]

So I'm like waaay behind lol did it ever work out okay in the end?? Or no? Haha

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I haven’t started drilling it yet (I’m the one who is waay behind! LOL!) but by all appearances so far, yes! 😀

[@ChiquitaSheba]

Awe that's awesome!! Good luck to ya!!!

[@W4ABN]

Never thought it possible to convert. So far the projects I got use the tape and I haven't tried glue. This might work out for a custom project too. 🤔 Just what I need, more project ideas. LOL

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Right?!? I am here to enable. LOL!

[@SaraMGreads]

3mm? That seems odd. 1mm is even pretty thick for a layer of glue.

[@csmurph1747]

That's what I was thinking too. A square drill is 2.5mm so 3mm depth in glue seems a bit extreme to me.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

It sure does! I’m hoping that the point was just to slather it on, but we shall see!

[@Jadeikens]

Now I want to try this 😂

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I only dared to try it with one that was already kind of toast, but it worked so well I may convert some of my others. Not to say that things could go wrong, but I'll definitely do it again on my other rivered up double sided canvases! :)

[@BooksToAshes]

Seeing you rip off the tape made me so anxious as a diamond painter lol but it was for the good of the video

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

WaresTheWolf Hahahaha!!! I almost had a heart attack when I started TBH! 😂

[@aaronjackson1875]

3mm thick is a LOT of glue. Definitely WAAAAY thicker than the poured glue canvases I have.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Aaron Jackson Right? I’m not even sure how that would be achieved. I’m going with three coats, and hopefully that will be enough product to work. 😉

[@lizanicole8410]

6.99 @ Hobby Lobby for this glue❤

[@patpresley5836]

I prefer poured glue canvases. Avoid double sided tape canvases if I can.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I 100% agree, Pat! 😀